Dr Nicole Fu Chew Xiang
- Lecturer
Biography
Dr Nicole Fu, a Ph.D. in Industrial Design Studies, is an accomplished lecturer known for her innovative teaching methods and guidance of students to top honors in design competitions. She actively contributes to Malaysia's design industry as a committee member of Pereka Malaysia and maintains academic affiliations with MRM and MIID. Dr Fu's latest book, "Biomimicry in Furniture," explores innovative design principles, demonstrating her expertise in biomimicry and cultural identity integration. As a social media influencer, she shares parenting and lifestyle advice, earning accolades like Swimin12's Best KOL of the month 2024 and Malaysia's most influential parents award in 2021. She's also served as a judge for prestigious competitions and is dedicated to teaching Mandarin, tutoring various individuals, including Miss Universe Malaysia contestants.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- PhD in Industrial Design Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2019)
- MSc in Integrated Design Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2011)
- B. Design in Industrial Design, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2008)
Research Interests
- Biomimicry design
- Furniture design
- Sustainable design
- Industrial design
- Interior design
- Net Zero
- Identity design
- Malaysian identity
Teaching Areas
- Furniture Design
- Model Making
- Biomimicry Design
- Interior Design
Notable Publications
- Fu, C. X (2024). Biomimicry In Furniture – The Fusion Of Biomimicry, Malaysia Identity And Transformation Principle In A Chair Design. Upm Press. Isbn: 978-629-7590-81-3 Release Year 2024. (SDG11)
- Fu, C. X and Serena Leow (2024). Curb Children’s Social Media Usage. The Star Lifestyle Newspaper. (SDG3)
- Fu, C. X and Serena Leow (2024). Kekang Pendedahan Media Sosial Ke Atas Kanak-Kanak. Harian Ekspres (Kk) Newspaper (SDG3)
- Fu, C. X. (2023). Endemic Furniture: Transformation- Biomimicry Thereotical Framework in Chair Design. Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, 48-53. (SDG9)
- Fu, C. X. (2015). Bio-structural analogues in furniture: Transformational potential of chair design as can be found in Rafflesia Structures. Indian Journals of Arts, 5(16), 53–65. (SDG9)
- Fu, C. X. (2015). Bio-structural analogues in furniture: Transformational potential of chair design as can be found in Rafflesia Structures. Creative Industry International Conference 2015. Kedah: Universiti Utara Malaysia. (SDG9)
- Fu, C. X. (2014). Chair design analogy between Rafflesia cellular structure and transformation design theory. Sustainable Tropical Environment Design Exhibition (STEDEX'14), Universiti Putra Malaysia. (SDG9)
- Fu, C. X. (2014). Transformational chair design analogues to Malaysia's Rafflesia plant cellular structure. 1st International Conference on Creative Media, Design and Technology (REKA), University of Science Malaysia. (SDG9)
- Fu, C. X. (2010). Corporate identity in university for a case from University Putra Malaysia of Higher Education Sector. Journal of Science Social Humanities. (SDG17)
- Fu, C. X. (2010). Development of Malaysia university's standard corporate identity guidelines for Universiti Putra Malaysia. 5th ASEAN Post Graduate Seminar, University of Malaya. (SDG17)
Achievements & Accolades
- Social Media Influencer 80 thousand followers @flying.in.dance
Professional Associations
- MIID Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (Academic Member)
- Pereka Malaysia (Exco Academic Committee)
- Majlis Reka Bentuk Malaysia (member)
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